We acknowledge all First Peoples of this land and celebrate their enduring connections to Country, knowledge and stories. We pay our respects to Elders and Ancestors who watch over us and guide Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community.
The uncharted territory of the Treaty era invites us to re-story a future rooted in courage, care, and collective responsibility. Yet as we move forward, one truth must remain at the centre: no one gets left behind. Jedda Atkinson-Costa shares her reflections.
Tyberius Larking reflects on his relationship with his mum across the years for Mother's Day.
Travis Cloudy-Hensgen writes about his first time visiting home, and connecting with family on Bindal and Wulgurukaba Country.
Common Ground is distributing $5,000 to four First Nations creatives, to create and share a storytelling project that links to the theme spirit.
Jayde Hopkins tells the story of the Central Australian palm tree (Livistona mariae) through her art.
Arrernte woman Celeste Liddle ponders the duality between health and anti-racism.
Colonisation does not happen by accident. Tyson Holloway-Clarke writes about the methods of colonisation.
This International Women's Day, Sissy Austin celebrates her Nan Eileen Austin.
Some ideas and tips for walking respectfully on Country, no matter where you are.
Positionality starts with carefully considering our own identities and relationships we hold.
Still confused about the concept of decolonisation? Tyson Holloway-Clarke explains.
Common Ground had a huge 2024! A year of "first-evers" and continuing projects – we're excited to reflect and celebrate some of our community's incredible achievements.